Looking Ahead to E3
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E3 is now just three weeks away! The gaming expo takes place on June 2nd-4th with some conferences (MS/Sony/Nintendo/EA?) happening on the 1st. This E3 is making an attempt to return to the glory days as opposed to the last couple years and the publishers are responding. EA Sports is expected to have some game related announcements including the new online modes for Madden 10 at this E3.
In the days leading up to E3 I’ll have more details on what to expect both in terms of the games and coverage coming out of the event. I’ll also provide the opportunity to send through some suggestions of things to look for. Below are the sports games that have been confirmed for E3.
Tiger Woods 10 (June 8th)
Grand Slam Tennis (June 8th)
The Bigs 2 (July 7th)
NCAA Football 10 (July 14th)
Madden 10 (August 14th)
There is the possibility that Backbreaker will be at E3 and that is one I’d be looking forward to seeing. It is somewhat a make-or-break opportunity for them so it’ll be important for the game to be on display and playable (and not just the Tackle Alley mini-game). Fight Night Round 4 seems like an obvious one that will be there but hasn’t been confirmed as of yet. The NBA 2K series has also appeared in some past E3s so 2K10 remains a slim possibility to appear as well.
May 12, 2009 at 9:36 pm
I love E3. Although I will never have an opportunity to go, I record G4 so I can see all the festivities….
Also, did the Jags get new uniforms? Is it me or do the helmets have a teal sheen to them? Or is it the lighting?
May 13, 2009 at 12:46 pm
The only thing worth seeing at this event is whether or not Madden will have Online Franchise. I've been, this thing is over-rated, it's like going to an arcade and only playing demos.
May 13, 2009 at 5:51 pm
yea, i think i heard from somewhere that they got new Uni's….
May 12, 2009 at 9:40 pm
Okay, after some research the Jags added a glitter to the helmet that gives it a teal sheen when the light hits it a certain way…And EA has this in the game….SICK!!
May 12, 2009 at 9:44 pm
Yea, Ian posted a picture of them showing that they had new uniforms as well.
May 12, 2009 at 9:46 pm
Backbreaker had a little bit of footage on PSN's Qore that showed actual gameplay footage, not just Tackle Alley. Not a whole lot to see but it showed some tackles and a glimpse of a run play and pass play that looked pretty good.
You could probably find it on Youtube if you wanted.
May 12, 2009 at 9:53 pm
What a man gotta do to get some points? I've been at 48 for a month now lol.
Pasta, from your website and the links to EA it seems that the EA Team is really trying to overhaul this year's Madden product. How much longer do you think they will spend on product development before releasing it on the market?
May 12, 2009 at 10:17 pm
I'll send off an email and see whats up.
I think for the most part Madden locks in June for final testing/tweaking before going gold. So not much more time. NCAA is probably really close or already in that phase.
May 13, 2009 at 6:41 am
why june if it ship in august
May 13, 2009 at 6:13 pm
Because it takes time to produce the million or so discs and to package the product. Not to mention a ton of other things that happen before games hit the shelves….
May 12, 2009 at 9:57 pm
Also Pasta, do you think that Backbreaker is a game engine that the developers are trying to sell as an independent game or as engine for a already established franchise?
May 12, 2009 at 10:16 pm
Yes I think that was the goal, but given that they haven't been successful in that regard it looks like they're headed towards an actual game release. But at this point I wouldn't assume one or the other will happen.
May 12, 2009 at 10:16 pm
Yes I think that was the goal to sell it off, but given that they haven't been successful in that regard it looks like they're headed towards an actual game release. But at this point I wouldn't assume one or the other will happen.
May 13, 2009 at 2:09 am
I think they still have a long-term strategy of selling the engine off. A game release would put it out there and allow companies like EA, who I know is definately looking into it, to see just how well it works and how many people buy it in order to evaluate growth potential.
I just hope something happens because the game looks awesome.
May 13, 2009 at 2:10 am
I think they still have a long-term strategy of selling the engine off. A game release would put it out there and allow companies like EA, who I know is definately looking into it, to see just how well it works and how many people buy it in order to evaluate growth potential.
I just hope something happens because the technology looks awesome.
May 12, 2009 at 10:19 pm
Mr.Pasta
Please get info on NHL 10!
Thanks.
May 13, 2009 at 12:56 am
Pasta, Do you think they'll go into great detail about Madden 10's franchise?
May 13, 2009 at 6:39 am
yea they said said during e3 they was
May 13, 2009 at 1:42 am
I am looking forward to hearing about NBA 2K10 because there have been absolutely zero announccements for NBa games so far.
May 13, 2009 at 2:02 am
Cause of the competition. Everyone agrees that competition tends to drive quality, but a downside is they can't be as open during the process.
May 13, 2009 at 2:08 am
I think they still have a long-term strategy of selling the engine off. A game release would put it out there and allow companies like EA, who I know is definately looking into it, to see just how well it works and how many people buy it in order to evaluate growth potential.
May 13, 2009 at 3:00 am
really excited to hear more info about madden and backbreaker.
May 13, 2009 at 3:18 am
Any chances of online rushing attack coming back to Madden 10?
May 13, 2009 at 4:09 am
http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/19615/Madden-NFL-10...
Great video, I have not seen it yet and its got some new video of Madden 10…..the game looks very polished visually. Helmets have a more realistic shine now also.
May 13, 2009 at 8:08 am
Please have online franchise!!
May 13, 2009 at 1:41 pm
http://www.destructoid.com/ea-to-offer-a-ton-of-p...
Heres whats been confirmed by EA for E3:
FIFA 10
NHL ‘10
EA SPORTS Active
EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis
Fight Night Round 4
Madden NFL 10
Need for Speed SHIFT
Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 10
May 13, 2009 at 6:14 pm
Can't wait to see EA's conference on G4….Commercial free, no less…
May 13, 2009 at 2:16 pm
The new pro tak video for madden looks great pasta, you should put up a link to that from IGN
anyways i hope we get a ncaa demo from E3 or something…i need my football fix just reading about the games!
May 13, 2009 at 8:24 am
Ugh, I can’t believe you’re going to be at E3 with me.
(PS, no NBA 2K10 there from what I hear)
May 13, 2009 at 5:16 pm
Chase! I'm dying for another padrecast/waiver wire.
May 13, 2009 at 8:40 pm
We've talked about getting back into that in the near future. Certainly while at E3 will probably have a couple.
May 13, 2009 at 5:54 pm
Man,if they are showing NBA 2K10, i cannot wait to see it because 2K9 was the best basketball game ever in my opinion…..
May 13, 2009 at 9:39 pm
Check out the new BIGS 2 Trailer:http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/sports/thebigs2/v...